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Saint Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs
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Invitatory from Ascension to Pentecost
Lord, open my lips.
— And my mouth will proclaim your praise.
Ant. Come, let us adore Christ the Lord who promised to send the Holy Spirit on his people, alleluia.
Psalm 100
Cry out with joy to the Lord, all the earth.
Serve the Lord with gladness.
Come before him, singing for joy.
Ant. Come, let us adore Christ the Lord who promised to send the Holy Spirit on his people, alleluia.
Know that he, the Lord, is God.
He made us, we belong to him,
we are his people, the sheep of his flock.
Ant. Come, let us adore Christ the Lord who promised to send the Holy Spirit on his people, alleluia.
Go within his gates, giving thanks.
Enter his courts with songs of praise.
Give thanks to him and bless his name.
Ant. Come, let us adore Christ the Lord who promised to send the Holy Spirit on his people, alleluia.
Indeed, how good is the Lord,
eternal his merciful love.
He is faithful from age to age.
Ant. Come, let us adore Christ the Lord who promised to send the Holy Spirit on his people, alleluia.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now,
and will be for ever. Amen.
Ant. Come, let us adore Christ the Lord who promised to send the Holy Spirit on his people, alleluia.
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Mark A.
on June 3rd, 2025 at 10:14
Prayers for Amelia and her Mother. May the Lord bring my family back to the One True Church.
Chloe G.
on June 3rd, 2025 at 9:51
Today is my 88th birthday and the best present I received was Jesus in Communion ! With my solemn thank you, I said :"Thank You, dear Jesus. Now I'm one day closer to Eternity !"
Margaret M.
on June 3rd, 2025 at 9:48
God, raise my spirits for Life is depressing!
gabigale
on June 3rd, 2025 at 8:15
Please pray with me for the special intention of my friend Jeri and her eldest son Scott Blessed Mother Mary pray for the mess Scott is in and the stress his mother is under because of it. In Jesus’ Name I pray. Amen
Gregory
on June 3rd, 2025 at 6:31
Please pray for the health and recovery of George, Tom, Christian, Jerry, David and all those who suffer physical and mental illness; for all prisoners; for the peoples of Africa who suffer the oppression of despots, hunger and unclean water; and those persecuted for their faith and beliefs.
Bernadette T.
on June 3rd, 2025 at 5:58
St. Charles Lwanga & Companions, Martyrs pray for us! Amen
David
on June 3rd, 2025 at 0:00
A prayer of thanksgiving for my wife. Give me the grace to love her.
Fr C.
on June 3rd, 2025 at 0:00
Father, thank You for Jesus’ prayer of unity and protection. Guard us in Your name, keep us faithful, and unite us in Your love. Help us live in Your truth and reflect Your glory on earth, just as Jesus trusted You and prayed for us. Strengthen our faith and guide our hearts. Amen.
Lisa C.
on June 2nd, 2025 at 21:17
Pray for my sister Erin, who was in a car accident last week. She injured her hand and the car is undrivable. Pray the insurance company pays for this claim. They've been giving her a hard time. In Jesus' name we pray, amen!
Chloe G.
on June 2nd, 2025 at 18:27
How is the Holy spirit working in your life? I've discovered how the Holy Spirit is working in my life ... right here on the Divine Office website !
Maryanne
on June 2nd, 2025 at 13:42
I would like to pray for my family and for all families, that they may follow the example of the Holy family and learn to grow in love and all virtues. Jesus, Mother Mary and St. Joseph, bless us all, we pray.
Dorothy
on June 2nd, 2025 at 11:52
On Oct. 6, 2024, I asked you all to pray for a positive result for my annulment case. My marriage is now annulled!! I started the annulment journey 1 year and 9 months ago. I thank all of you who prayed. I also thank and praise God for allowing the Catholic Church to declare my marriage vows invalid
Dorothy
on June 2nd, 2025 at 11:41
For my son who has to appear before a judge tomorrow for a Drunk Driving offense, but he was not a drunk driver according to him. This charge plus city tickets from 7 years ago is preventing him from getting employment in the trucking business. He recently finished a CDL course and is looking job.
Carol D.
on June 2nd, 2025 at 10:32
My prayer today is for all those suffering from the effects of hatred and violence. May the Lord bring them peace and comfort.
Al
on June 2nd, 2025 at 9:35
For my son Andrew, that he may be healed of his Crohns, and for my wife, that her arm heals.
Kelly
on June 2nd, 2025 at 8:17
In Thanksgiving for the Lord's faithfulness, and for all of your prayers. Chris was released from the hospital yesterday and now begins his recovery from home. Please continue in your prayers for him and our daughter Melissa. For strength, and and outpouring of the Holy spirit.
Glenda M.
on June 2nd, 2025 at 8:05
For my daughters dermatologist appt today that she is clear of melanoma…for my so special intentions…
Sipho M.
on June 2nd, 2025 at 5:27
My wife (JM) and I(SM) have been under sustained spiritual attack since 2018—manifesting in discouragement, strained relationships, and repeated professional, financial and legal setbacks despite our prayers. We’re asking the body of Christ to agree with us that every scheme of the enemy be broken,
Jason
on June 2nd, 2025 at 5:14
For focus and concentration with completing readings, drafts and essay
Bernadette T.
on June 2nd, 2025 at 5:03
Sts. Marcellinus & Peter, Martyrs pray for us! Amen
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